13Mar2008
Dan Green
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Bankrate.com Mortgage Trend Index (March 13, 2008)

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Mortgage rates should be falling, but because of Fannie and Freddie's new risk-based price changes, a lot of mortgage applicants just got jacked for one percent or more.I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week's survey is now available. 

As a reminder:

  1. The survey is for conforming loans only
  2. Your mortgage strategy should consist of something more than just asking "Where are rates headed?"  If you don't already have a mortgage plan, reach out to me and I can help you make one.

Anyway, on to the group's predictions for the next 30 days:

  • 22% of participants predict rates will increase
  • 44% of participants predict rates will decrease 
  • 34% of participants predict rates will remain unchanged

I am predicting that rates will increase over the next 30 days, but that doesn't mean you should necessarily follow my advice when choosing whether to lock a rate, or float it.  My advice may not be appropriate for your individual situation.

From the Bankrate.com survey:

"Mortgage rates should be falling, but because of Fannie and Freddie's new risk-based price changes, most mortgage applicants are about to get jacked by one percent increases or more."

I haven't written about this yet but you can read the official announcement -- it's rife with mumbo-jumbo.  Reach out if you'd like some clarification.

Dan Green
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Dan Green

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Dan Green (NMLS #227607) is an active loan officer with Waterstone Mortgage. Email Dan ator call 513-443-2020.

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